Lesson Plan for CHI 115
Tuesday, May 29
Class Syllabus
Questions and Answers
Class Procedures
Sounds in Chinese p. 181
Tones: John (flat) are you coming (rising)? Well, (dip), no. (down) p.
Homework: Practice sound in Chinese with the Sound Files provided in the course Web
Page.
Speak in a Week: Chapter 1 pp 1-11
Thursday, May 31
Review of Tones p.184 [practice, practice, practice]
Numbers 0-10 p. 187
Speak in a Week: Chapter 1 pp. 1-22
Homework: Listen to Chapter 1 CD and memorize expressions, and concepts learned.
Tuesday, June 5
Speak in a Week: Review of Chapter 1
Speak in a Week: Chapter 2 pp.23-44
Days of the week p.193
Months of the year p.194
Homework: Listen to Chapter 2 CD and memorize expressions, and concepts learned.
Thursday, June 7
Review of lesson 2
Greetings and Courtesies p. 241
Speak in a Week Chapter 3 pp. 45-66
Numbers 10-19
Homework: Listen to Chapter 3 CD and memorize expressions, and concepts learned.
Tuesday, June 12
Review of lesson 3
Greetings and Courtesies p. 242
Chapter 4 pp.67-88
Numbers 20-99 p. 189
Homework: Listen to Chapter 4 CD and memorize expressions, and concepts learned.
Thursday, June 14
Review of chapter 4
Colors p. 205
Chapter 5 pp.89-111
Homework: Listen to Chapter 5 CD and memorize expressions, and concepts learned.
Tuesday, June 19
Review of chapter 5
Chapter 6 pp. 111-132
Weather expressions p. 195-6
Homework: Listen to Chapter 6 CD and memorize expressions, and concepts learned.
Thursday, June 21
Review of Chapter 6
Beverages pp. 206-7, and fruits pp. 209-210
Homework: Listen to Chapter 6 CD and memorize expressions, and concepts learned.
Tuesday, June 26
Review of chapter 1-6
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Practice and more practice
Homework: Make sure you understand all the expressions and concepts learned in
chapters 1-6. Review lesson in your CD.
Thursday, June 28
Chapter 7 pp.133-154
Vegetables pp. 211-212
Homework: Listen to Chapter 7 CD and memorize expressions, and concepts learned.
Tuesday, July 3
Review of Chapter 7
Main dishes p. 215
Food and preparation p. 216
Homework: Listen to Chapter 7 CD and memorize expressions, and concepts learned.
Thursday, July 5
Chapter 8 pp. 155-176
The house p. 217-220
Homework: Listen to Chapter 8 CD and memorize expressions, and concepts learned.
Tuesday, July 10
Review of Chapter 8
Furniture pp. 219-220
Homework: Listen to Chapter 8 CD and memorize expressions, and concepts learned.
Thursday, July 12
Review of chapters 6, 7 and 8
Students practice vocabulary and constructions learned through the semester
Make sure you have memorized all concepts and expressions in chapters 6, 7, and 8.
Listen to these lessons in your CD.
Tuesday, July 17
Oral Presentations
Prepare an oral presentation utilizing concepts and expressions learned in the class for
this semester. Practice and practice, and come prepared to present it to the class. This
presentation should be 30 seconds to 1 minute long, and totally in Chinese. It will be
graded on vocabulary, pronunciation and effort. This presentation is worth 50 pts.
Thursday, July 19
Extra-Credit Presentations. As a possibility for extra-credit, students can prepare an
oral report in English about any aspect of the Chinese culture: music, art, geography,
history, food, dancing, cities, tea, economy, etc. This presentation should not exceed ten
minutes per student. These presentations will be worth 10 points extra towards the final
grade for this class.
Cultural exposure